Articles Posted in Title IX Violations

In recent years, the issue of false accusations under Title IX has gained significant attention, highlighting these cases’ complex and often emotionally charged nature. Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 was initially designed to ensure gender equity in educational institutions, but it has evolved to encompass issues related to sexual harassment, assault,…

Title IX, a federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in educational institutions, is crucial in ensuring gender equality on campuses. Implementing Title IX can be complex and challenging for educational institutions and individuals involved in investigations. In Chicago, as in other cities, students and faculty facing Title IX investigations need effective defense strategies to protect their…

Title IX was created in 1972 by the Department of Education to help secure the rights of students, stating they cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sex. This legislation dictates that education programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government face consequences if they are found to discriminate. Under…

As the Department of Education is attempting to change Title IX laws, Illinois college students are putting up a fight. Experts say that Title IX, the federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex, is already not sufficient. Further weakening of the guidelines will only put victims of sexual harassment and misconduct in…

If you are accused of Title IX sexual misconduct in Illinois, you need the help of an experienced attorney to navigate the complicated charges. Read on to learn about the process and consequences, as well as potential problems that may develop under the current system. Definition of Title IX Title IX is a federal law…

With Betsy DeVos, school-choice champion and critic of public education, now in charge of the Department of Education, there’s a good chance that a lot of things are going to change about how our children are educated and how laws are interpreted in schools. One law that has gotten a lot of attention recently? Title…